From commanding the catwalks to acting as plus-ones for their famous parents, celebrity kids are bang on trend Knee-length skirts and bras worn as tops were two of the main takeaways from fashion month, which wrapped up this week. But the biggest trend had nothing to do with clothing. From ...
Month: October 2026
Following 404 Media Investigation, Senator Demands Info About White House’s License Plate Surveillance ProgramFollowing 404 Media Investigation, Senator Demands Info About White House’s License Plate Surveillance Program
In response to a 404 Media investigation, Sen. Ron Wyden is demanding more information about how a federal license plate reader camera program works. Last month, we reported on the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program’s license plate reader database, which mirrors data from city license plate reader programs onto ...
Behind the Blog: What Would the Pope Do?Behind the Blog: What Would the Pope Do?
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss AI and spirituality. JASON: I think we’ve generally carved out a pretty good lane for ourselves in the broader AI debate, writing ...
US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condems as ‘assault on rule of law’US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condems as ‘assault on rule of law’
Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they “strongly disagree” with the sanctions. ...
Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream execution puts US in dubious companyPete Hegseth’s plan to livestream execution puts US in dubious company
Only Iran and Afghanistan routinely carry out sentences in public, with Saudi Arabia appearing to have ended practice US politics – live updates If the US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, goes ahead with plans to livestream the execution of a soldier radicalised to extremist Islam who killed 13 people at ...
Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace PrizeNavi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Pillay is recognised for her “efforts to promote peace and international law”, the Norwegian Nobel Committee says. ...
Why US support for Riyadh in Yemen mattersWhy US support for Riyadh in Yemen matters
Faisal’s view Two statements by US Senator Chris Murphy and Secretary of State Marco Rubio signal that Washington takes Gulf security seriously. They have come at a critical juncture for Saudi Arabia and the region. Senator Murphy’s comments carry weight because he has long criticized Saudi policy. Yet he traveled ...
Zambia agrees health deal with US after resolving disputeZambia agrees health deal with US after resolving dispute
The News Zambia signed a $1.5 billion health financing agreement with the US after separating it from a critical minerals deal that is still being negotiated. The health pact had been jeopardized by privacy concerns over sharing citizens’ data. Zambia is among several African countries that have signed bilateral health ...
Russia set to spend record $200B on defense in 2026Russia set to spend record $200B on defense in 2026
Russia ramped up its military outlays, putting it on track to spend a record $200 billion on defense in 2026 with little sign of the Ukraine war coming to an end. The huge increase — roughly 40% higher than its original plan for the year, with a similar amount expected ...
South African jurist Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace PrizeSouth African jurist Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay, a South African jurist who was the UN’s longest-serving human rights chief, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Pillay was a pioneer long before taking on major international roles: She was the first non-white woman to serve as a judge in South Africa’s High Court. But it has ...